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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s meeting with Mr. Hassan Allam, CEO of Hassan Allam Holding Company
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi met with Mr. Hassan Allam, CEO of Hassan Allam Holding Company, one of the largest Egyptian companies operating in the Middle East and North African region on 24 June 2023 in Cairo.
They discussed possibilities of forging closer cooperation with Indian companies in renewable energy, green hydrogen, infrastructure and construction sectors.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA ATTENDS CIVIC RECEPTION AT RAJ BHAVAN SHIMLA
PEOPLE SHOULD COOPERATE IN KEEPING THE BEAUTIFUL AND WONDERFUL TOURIST PLACES OF OUR COUNTRY CLEAN, ELEGANT AND ATTRACTIVE: PRESIDENT MURMU
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu attended the civic reception hosted in her honour by the Government of Himachal Pradesh at Raj Bhavan, Shimla this evening .
Speaking on the occasion, the President thanked the government and people of Himachal Pradesh for their warm welcome during her first visit to the state as the President of India. She said that she had visited Himachal Pradesh before too. She recalled her pleasant experience of meeting the friendly and simple people of the state.
The President said that Himachal Pradesh has always attracted people through its natural beauty and spiritual traditions. From snow-clad peaks to winding valleys, flower-filled gardens, forests teeming with wildlife and flora to pilgrimage sites, Himachal Pradesh has various places that attract tourists from all over the world. She urged all people to cooperate in keeping the beautiful and wonderful tourist places of our country clean, elegant and attractive and to promote eco-tourism.
The President said that Himachal Pradesh has changed a lot through technological advancement. It has established many milestones in its development journey so far. It is a matter of pride for all the residents of Himachal Pradesh that the achievements of their state in the areas such education, healthcare, road-infrastructure and industrial development received appreciation at the national level. She was happy to note that Himachal Pradesh has shown the way to other states in many areas. She said that the credit for this goes to the determination, willpower and efforts of the hardworking and honest people of Himachal Pradesh. She expressed confidence that the people of Himachal Pradesh would continue to move forward on the path of development while preserving their culture and natural heritage.
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Special Service and Features
“PU introduces new MBA Courses in Andaman and Nicobar Island & Karaikal centres from 2021 -2022” – Professor Gurmeet Singh, VC
Pondicherry University recently released its prospectus titled “Towards Excellence” for the Academic Year 2021-2022 containing the programmes offered, eligibility criteria and other details for information of prospective applicants from throughout the world. Professor Gurmeet Singh, Vice Chancellor, PU was the Chief Guest and released the first copy of the prospectus which was received by Shri Rajkumar. S, the Nodal Officer for Andaman Nicobar Islands Centre.
On this ceremony after releasing prospectus, Professor Gurmeet Singh, Vice Chancellor said it is gratifying that the Pondicherry University continues to be one of the leading Universities in the World in the rankings particularly on Research activities. PU also ranked among the top 1000 Universities in the QS Word NIRF Central University.
Various world class researches are going on in this University. It also gives immense pleasure to record on this colourful event that the Faculty members and Researchers are constantly involved in this.
On behalf of Pondicherry University, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Study Centre, two new Courses are introduced from this academic year. Considering the welfare of Tribal students, living in the remote areas, PG Courses like MBA in Management and PG Diploma in Bio Diversity on Animal Taxonomy  are also newly introduced by the University Administration. Apart from this, a new MBA Course is also introduced in the University Karaikal Centre in order to expand and cater Management courses further to the rural students.
This is stated in a press release issued by Shri K. Mahesh, Assistant Registrar, Public Relations Wing, Pondicherry University.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of Government Stocks
The Government of India has announced the Sale  of  ‘7.00 per cent Government Stock,2021’ for a notified amount of Rs.3,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘New Government Stock 2026’for a notified amount of Rs.3,000 crore  through yield based auction,,‘GoI Floating Rate Bonds, 2031’’ for a notified amount of Rs.5,000 crore  through price based auction,‘New Government Stock 2039’for a notified amount of Rs.2,000 crore  through yield based auction,and  ‘7.72 per cent Government Stock, 2055’ for a notified amount of Rs.4,000 crore  through price based auction.Subject to the limit of Rs.17,000 crore, being total notified amount, Government of India will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs.1,000 croreeach against anyone or more of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India , Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on April5, 2019.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stockswill be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on April5, 2019. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m. and 12.00 noonand the competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on April5, 2019 and payment by successful bidders will be on April8, 2019.
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India  vide Circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Shri Giriraj Singh urges to take a pledge for making developed, educated and empowered Panchayats in the country
Women can become the strength of the Panchayats, says Shri Giriraj Singh
National Webinar on ‘Role of Panchayats in bringing Zero Hunger’ held
Union Minister for Panchayati Raj and Shri Giriraj Singh urged the representatives of the Panchayats to take a pledge to make Panchayats developed, educated and empowered for achieving the sustainable development goals set by UNDP. The Minister was addressing the National Webinar on ‘Role of Panchayats in bringing Zero Hunger’. The webinar was organized by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj as part of the celebration of AzadikaAmritMahotsav’.
Shri Giriraj Singh said that Panchayats first need to accept the challenges of hunger and then put their hard efforts to achieve the goal of ‘Zero Hunger’. He said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the fund allocations have been increased significantly for the empowerment of Panchayats.Various types of training programs are also being run by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to further strengthen the system.“It is now our duty to bring transparency in the Panchayati Raj System and make them AatmNirbhar.”, he said.
Appreciating the role of Self-Help Groups, Shri Singh asked Panchayat to involve the women of SHGs in the planning of implementation of various government schemes. He said that women are becoming the economic force of the country and can become the strength of the Panchayats too. The Minister also emphasized stopping rural to urban migration, for this, he urged Panchayats to take benefit of the Rurban mission of the Government of India.
Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Shri Kapil Moreshwar Patil said that Panchayats can change the face of the village. He emphasized promoting youth to take up modern agriculture practices. It will help in a big way in eradicating poverty. He also urged other Ministries to collaborate with Panchayats for the successful implementation of their various schemes.
Union Minister for State Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste emphasized on the role of Self-Help Groups in empowering rural women and make them financially AatmNirbhar.
Addressing the inaugural session, Shri Sunil Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati raj urged Panchayats to ensure that no one sleeps hungry in their territory. It is also the role of Panchayats to see that the public food distribution system would work in a proper way locally, he further added.
In a day-long webinar, senior officials of various Ministries and State governments, The representative of World Food Programme, UNDP, presented their views on critical issues/subjects like sufficiency of food production & food security, sustainable agricultural production, public distribution, minimization of food production and processing loss, nutritional security and leveraging of technological solutions having bearing on the attainment of Zero Hunger by 2030.
A large number of Panchayats of all three tiers also attended the Webinar.
Ministry of Defence
BEL signs contract with Indian Navy for Initial supply of indigenously developed Laser Dazzlers
Bharat Electronics Limited  has signed a contract with Indian Navy for initially supply 20 Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation Dazlers  in New Delhi today. The BEL had earlier this month won the contract beating global Original Equipment Manufacturers  in buy global category. These would be manufactured by BEL, Pune plant.
The Laser Dazzler is used as a non-lethal method for warning and stopping suspicious vehicles/boats/aircrafts/UAVs/pirates etc. from approaching secured areas during both day and night. It is capable of dazzle and thereby suppress the person’s/optical sensor’s action with disability glare in case of non-compliance to orders. It disorient/ confuse/blind a person temporarily. It also dazzles and distract aircraft/UAVs. It is a portable, shoulder operated and ruggedized for military use in adverse environmental conditions. Laser dazzler technology was developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation .
This unique product is indigenously designed and developed for first time for the Armed Forces. It will support the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Ministry of Communications
Department of Telecommunications  Gujarat LSA organized Gram Sabhas during "Vigilance Awareness Week-2021"
During the "Vigilance Awareness Week-2021," the Department of Telecommunications  Gujarat LSA held Gram Sabhas in the villages of Ishanpur Mota and Magodi in the Gandhinagar district on October 29, 2021, to raise public awareness.
Senior officers from the Department of Telecommunications , Gujarat LSA, CCA Gujarat, Village Sarpanchs, and the general people of the individual villages attended the Gram Sabhas. There was a sincere interactive conversation about the causes of corruption in society and how to combat them. The villagers were informed about the complaint under the Public Interest Disclosure  Act by Shri Rajesh Kumar Gupta, Vigilance Officer & Director  Gujarat LSA. He also provided information on how to file corruption complaints and other related inputs on the subject. The citizen integrity pledge was taken by all attendees of the Gram Sabha.
Shri Raman bhai, Sarpanch Ishanpur Mota village addressed the locals and stressed the importance of being vigilant. Shri Goving bhai, ex-Sarpanch of Magodi village, spoke to the gathering about the importance of being honest and how to fight corruption.
Shri Pradeep Singh, Assistant Director Gujarat LSA, informed the villagers about the common methods of cyber fraud perpetrated in the present internet age via mobile phones, emails, and laptops. Villagers were taught the best techniques for staying safe from such fraudsters.
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Special Service and Features
Special Postal Covers on Geographical Indication  Products of Tamilnadu
To commemorate the India @ 75 program and as a mark of recognition for ‘Aatma nirbhar Bharat’, an initiative of Government of India for Self-reliant India, Special Covers on Geographical Indication  Products of Tamilnadu viz., Toda Embroidery, Bhavan I Jamakkalam and Arani Silks were released by Tamilnadu Postal Circlein the presence of Dr. K. Manivasan, IAS, Principal Secretary to Government, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamilnadu, Shri T.P Rajesh, Managing Director, Co optex, Smt P.Gandhimathi, General Manager , TAHDCO and Shri B.Selvakumar, Chief Postmaster General, Tamilnadu Circle in a function held on 26.08.2021 at the Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Tamilnadu Circle, Chennai. Smt Veena R Srinivas, Postmaster General, Tamilnadu Circle, Shri K.Somasundaram, Director of Postal Services, Chennai City Region and Shri B. Arumugam, Director of Postal Services , Tamilnadu Circle were also present during this occasion. Other Postmaster’s General of Regions of Tamilnadu Circle attended the function virtually.
This is stated in a press release issued by Chief Postmaster General, Tamilnadu Circle
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, Leh Ladakh on Mahakaruna Diwas 2017 celebrations
PM congratulates Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, Leh Ladakh on Mahakaruna Diwas 2017 celebrations
(The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, Leh Ladakh on Mahakaruna Diwas 2017 celebrations.
"Congratulations & best wishes to Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, Leh Ladakh on Mahakaruna Diwas 2017 celebrations.
Life & teachings of Lord Buddha embody service, compassion and renunciation. He emphasised on non-violence & ending human suffering.", the Prime Minister said.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on the occasion of Samvatsari
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Samvatsari.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Forgiveness signifies large heartedness. It is a part of our culture to be kind as well as forgiving, and not keep ill-feelings towards each other.
Michhami Dukkadam!
Here is what I had spoken about Samvatsari earlier. https://t.co/cWZppmn0PM."
Ministry of Defence
DAC approves Equipment Acquisition proposals for Defence forces worth over Rs 5500 Crore
The Defence Acquisition Council , chaired by Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, met here today and accorded approval for the procurement of equipment for the Defence Forces valued at over Rs 5500 crore.
Pursuing the goal of indigenisation and self-reliance in the field of Defence Procurements, the DAC approved procurement of 12 High Power Radars for the Indian Air Force under ‘Buy  IDDM’ category. The radars will provide long range medium and high altitude radar cover with the capability to detect and track high speed targets following parabolic trajectories. Technologically superior, the radars will have the capability to scan 360o without mechanical rotation of Antenna and will operate on 24 x 7 basis with minimal maintenance requirement. Their procurement will enhance the overall efficacy of the Air Defence network in the country.
The DAC also accorded approval for procurement of Air Cushion Vehicles  for the Indian Coast Guard and Indian Army from Indian Shipyard. These vessels would offer great advantage over conventional boats/crafts with their ability to travel at very high speeds over shallow water, sand banks, mud flats and swamps which are non-navigable by boats/small crafts due to draught restrictions/uncharted depths. These craft offer capability enhancement for the Services, and would prove useful for amphibious/ riverine operations, especially where there is a requirement to move men and material from one island to another island, across riverine terrain, creeks etc.
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Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Shri Kapil Moreshwar Patil takes the charge as MoS in the Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Expresses the resolve to take forward the vision of the PM
Shri Kapil Moreshwar Patil takes the charge as Minister of State in the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
Shri Patil expressed the resolve to take forward the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for transformation of villages, empowerment of Panchayats and strengthening of the Panchayati Raj system in the country.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Union Cabinet Minister Shri Parshottam Rupala to dedicate newly constructed building of Shri SaraswatiVidhyamandir in Nava village, near Chotila of Surendranagar District, Gujarat
The school rooms will be handed over by Bhai Shri Ramesh Ojha and Shri Parshottam Rupala will be the chief guest
Minister had earlier said such initiatives aim to bridge the gap between the rural-urban divide
Organized by Indian Family Association, Canada and Urmisaroj Charitable Trust, the inauguration ceremony of the newly constructed building of Shri SaraswatiVidhyamandir in Wadi Vasahatat the Village Nava, near Chotila of Surendranagar, Gujaratwill be held on Sunday 17/10/21 from 10 am to 12:30 pm.
In the holy presence of Madhav Priyadasji Swami, the school rooms will be handed over by Bhai Shri Ramesh Ojha and the Union Minister Shri ParshottamRupalawill be the chief guest.
The event will also be attended by MP Shri RambhaiMokria and Vice-Chancellor of Saurashtra University Dr. Nitin Pethani.
Intending to serve the lesser advantaged, through life-changing experiences, it is the altruistic desire and effort of an individual or organization to improve human life which gives rise to Philanthropy.
One such success story is that of handing over the school to the students of the most backward Wadi community. The story behind the inauguration of the school is interesting because this is a pure work of philanthropy by a man who has pledged his earnings for the welfare of the downtrodden community.
The UrmiSaroj Charitable Trust was established by its founder Shri Jagdish Trivedi in the year 2016 as he believed that "service to humanity is a service to GOD". Shri Trivedi has pledged his remaining life for service to the community and has made a public commitment to donate 11 crores , post-retirement. In one of his publications, which is available for social audit, he has also made a public declaration of his earnings and contributions made to charity work.
The handing over of school is truly motivated by the Union Minister Shri ParshottamRupala, who played an inspiring role in ensuring that the children of the Wadi community should also get basic infrastructure for the education of the children of the very backward Wadi Samaj.
It may be mentioned here that a few years before, in a function held at Nava village, Union Minister Shri Parshottam Rupala had especially highlighted that, the basic education facilities should be available to children of the Wadi caste. He had suggested that, this initiative will set an example in Gujarat as it aims to bridge the gap between the rural-urban divide.
Mr. Jagdishbhai of Urmisaroj Charitable Trust immediately built two rooms for the school.
The Saraswati Vidhyamandir in Wadi Vasahat will set a true example of “ sabka saath , sabka vikaas aur sabka prayaas”.
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Special Service and Features
Union minister for state for Information and Broadcasting Dr.L. Murugan visited the studios of Doordarshan Kendra Chennai today to watch the telecast of Prime Minister's Mann ki Baat.
The minister later spoke to coconut vendor Thayammal from Tirupur who was praised by the Prime Minister in Mann ki baat and complimented her for contributing 1 lakh rupees for upgrading the infrastructure of the Government middle school in her village.
He also reviewed the functioning of various wings of Doordarshan Kendra
Chennai along with Director General Mayank Agarwal and other top officials.
Later speaking to the media the Minister said the Tamil regional channel of Doordarshan would be upgraded shortly in HD format with fresh programs and news bulletins. The Minister said the aim was to provide quality programming in tune with the wishes of the local people. He ruled out fears of any job cuts in this regard.
The minister also said a conclave would be held after the budget presentation in Chennai on February 15th in which union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and top business persons and economic experts would participate.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Govt. has set a target to increase the number of Janaushadhi Kendras to 10500 by the end of March 2025.
This will cover all the districts of the country.
Effective IT-enabled logistics and supply-chain system for ensuring real-time distribution of medicines at all outlets is chalked out.
Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers Shri D V Sadananda Gowda has said that with a vision to provide quality medicines at an affordable rates for the common man especially the poor, Govt. has set a target to increase the number of Pradhanmantri Janaushadhi Kendras PMBJK to 10500 by the of March 2025. As on 15th September 2020 the number of stores has increased to 6606.
With this all the districts in the country will have Janaushadhi Kendras . This will ensure easy reach of affordable medicine to the people in every nook and corner of the country.
In the month of March to June, 2020, PMBJP had faced many challenges regarding shortage of API and other raw material of pharmaceuticals, disturbance in supply of medicines to Jan Aushadhi kendras from Central and Regional Warehouses due to non-availability of vehicles for transportation, etc. Keeping this in view, with the expansion plan establishment of an effective IT-enabled logistics and supply-chain system for ensuring real-time distribution of medicines at all outlets to avoid stock out situation is also being chalked out.
At present four warehouses of PMBJP  are functional at Gurugram, Chennai, Bengaluru & Guwahati. Further, it is planned to open two more warehouses in Western and Central India. In addition, appointment of Distributors in States/UTs is also being envisioned to strengthen the supply chain system.
PMBJP, the Scheme has been approved with a budget of Rs. 490 crores for the period 2020-21 to 2024- 25.
Despite the COVID lockdown and testing times Janaushadhi Kendras achieved appreciable sales turnover of Rs. 146.59 crore in the first quarter of 2020-21 compared to Rs. 75.48 crore achieved in the first quarter of 2019-20. In the months of July to September, 2020 , the stores added a sales of Rs. 109.43 Cr. Now the total sales up to 15th September, 2020 is Rs. 256.02 Cr.
PMBJP has drastically brought down the prices of quality medicines and making medicines available within the reach of large section of population, especially the poor.
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